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Reddish Mottling On The Arms And Legs. Have CRPS Of The Right Extremity. Swelling In The Ankle. Kidney Damage?

I have CRPS of the upper right extremity. I have red mottling on both arms and legs. Now there is swelling in both of my calves, ankles, and feet. On my ankles and feet there is blue to purple discoloration. I take nine medications and I don't know if they're affecting my kidney function or what. I'm quite nervous about the whole issue. Do you have any idea what might be causing the edema and mottling?
Fri, 14 Jun 2013
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Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.
It can be kidney or liver disease as well as heart disease. YOu need to check your protein blood levels, liver function tests and kidney tests. Ankles swelling may also be caused by venous insufficieny and skin chages can be caused by hyposattic dermatitis. So till you do these tests try to stand as less as you can, keep your legs elevated, use some elastic stockings and see will there be improvements. Wish you good health.
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Reddish Mottling On The Arms And Legs. Have CRPS Of The Right Extremity. Swelling In The Ankle. Kidney Damage?

Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query. It can be kidney or liver disease as well as heart disease. YOu need to check your protein blood levels, liver function tests and kidney tests. Ankles swelling may also be caused by venous insufficieny and skin chages can be caused by hyposattic dermatitis. So till you do these tests try to stand as less as you can, keep your legs elevated, use some elastic stockings and see will there be improvements. Wish you good health.